Yom Kippur

Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.

Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer visit the site of the Manchester synagogue attack, where multiple people were killed on Yom Kippur in what police have declared a terrorist incident, in north Manchester, Britain, October 3, 2025.

Manchester man pleads guilty to planning attack on UK defense facility with Heaton Park terrorist

Gary Sinise receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by armed guard, 2017.

'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel - interview

We begin our day with the acknowledgment of ‘Modeh Ani.’

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Yom Kippur 2024: Reconciling our personal journeys and collective experiences - opinion

How do we reconcile the deeply personal journey of Yom Kippur with the overwhelming collective experiences of the past year?

 The Cave of Machpelah in Hebron.

Yom Kippur: Solidarity, compassion, and forgiveness

If we make a habit of displaying undeserved grace and kindness to others, including those who have committed wrongs against us, then we are guaranteed to earn this same undeserved grace from God.

 An illustrative of a road sign saying "Forgive Yourself."

Jewish anti-Zionist group to protest Israel on Yom Kippur in London

The protest calls for the British government to expel the Israeli Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely, and accused her of inciting genocide.

International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network demonstrates against Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely on Yom Kippur 2024.

Halevi: 'We will not stop until we return residents to the North'

"On a peaceful border, defense is on one side; on a wartime border, defense must be on both sides of the border with freedom of action," Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar said.

 Situational assessment between the IDF and Shin Bet, October 11, 2024

Three soups to start your fast

These three soups are each a complete, delicious, and satisfying meal – the best way to nourish your body before beginning the fast.

 Soup bowl

NBA's Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur: 'Some things are more important than basketball'

In June 2024, Avdija was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in a multi-player deal.

 Deni Avdija, a forward for the Portland Trail Blazers.

In this Jewish season of forgiveness, I’m asking for permission - opinion

In a year of hardship, can ancient rituals still resonate?

 "I want permission to pray for peace between nations, between peoples, between countries."

I started AtoneNet, a space for public ritual confession; Here’s why I’m shutting it down - opinion

The purpose of the vidui is to have the entire community atone for its sins; you’re repenting not just for your own shortcomings, but for the shortcomings of the person sitting next to you.

 Anonymous "confessions" posted to AtoneNet before it was shut down after 11 years.

Rosh Yehudi association cancels gender-separate prayers due to fears of disruption

The decision for this year's service followed conflicts last year at a service where tensions were high between those who wanted divided prayers and those who did not want to see division in public.

 AN EGALITARIAN prayer service takes place during public prayer at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, on Yom Kippur, Sunday.

Home Front Command issues alert notifications for Yom Kippur

Citizens can access alerts via designated radio stations, personal computers, or the Home Front Command app on mobile devices.

 An illustrative image of people breaking their fast after Yom Kippur.